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European Calcutta Tour

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Duration

clock3 hours

Overview

    Dalhousie Square, now known as B. B. D. Bagh was what was once the central business district. It was the nerve centre of Job Charnock’s Calcutta.Rudyard Kipling in his “A Tale of Two Cities” writes :

    “Thus the midday halt of Charnock -- more's the pity! Grew a City.
    As the fungus sprouts chaotic from its bed, So it spread --
    Chance-directed, chance-erected, laid and built On the silt --
    Palace, byre, hovel -- poverty and pride -- Side by side;”

    This tour – which serves as a wonderful introduction to the city - takes you through the hows and whys of Calcutta helping you retrace the steps that gave birth to this second city of the Empire. Liberal doses of history with lots of photographic opportunities makes this heritage site a must do if you visit Calcutta. Calcutta which was once tipped as not only the handsomest town in Asia but one of the finest in the world is an enigma waiting to be discovered.

    Come and see the past come alive on this tour with us.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Local chai
  • Street side local food
  • Bottled water

What to Expect

    This is a history and heritage tour which is all about English history. Sign up for this one if you are really into English history. This tour also lends itself to exploring the European Architecture of the city. This tour works for both non-photographers and photographers alike. Even if you love photography you do not need fancy cameras to sign up for this tour. Anything that you are comfortable with photographing with, works. If it makes you happy, we are happy! Photography options are however limited to architecture and "city life". If you are looking to go deeper into the city we recommend you signing up for our Culture Kaleidoscope Tour If English history does not excite you look for other options that we offer. PLEASE NOTE: Unless there is a scheduled tour, the minimum requirement for the tour is 2 pax. If you are single traveller, please message us. P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.

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